Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.594 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Dinar 3.888) | Dinar 2.684 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 1.271 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Dinar 0.330) | Dinar 0.594 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (Dinar 1.910) | Dinar 1.076 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (Dinar 1.477) | Dinar 0.430 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dinar 2.309) | Dinar 1.769 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (Dinar 1.677) | Dinar 0.818 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.71 (Dinar 1.022) | Dinar 0.318 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (Dinar 1.006) | Dinar 0.909 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 (Dinar 1.193) | Dinar 0.810 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (Dinar 1.203) | Dinar 0.385 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,695 (Dinar 1,018) | Dinar 563 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,193 (Dinar 829) | Dinar 387 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $315 (Dinar 119) | Dinar 88 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,774 (Dinar 670) | Dinar 353 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,491 (Dinar 563) | Dinar 261 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 61 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 14 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 114 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 34 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dinar 4.649) | Dinar 3.196 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $44 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 2.506 | + 567% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 33 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 34 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 (Dinar 10,979) | Dinar 8,899 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.195 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 14 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Dinar 5.995) | Dinar 7 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (Dinar 2.149) | Dinar 1.773 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 18 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dinar 2.579) | Dinar 2.526 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 2.315 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (Dinar 1.959) | Dinar 2.355 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (Dinar 1.745) | Dinar 1.064 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 1.568 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.534 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 16 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (Dinar 138) | Dinar 24 | + 469% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 21 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 4.654) | Dinar 5.912 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (Dinar 2.013) | Dinar 2.006 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Dinar 2.294) | Dinar 3.032 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $562 (Dinar 212) | Dinar 280 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Dinar 0.038) | Dinar 0.039 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dinar 3.598) | Dinar 2.238 | + 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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